When carrying out any sort of excavation work, accidentally hitting underground services can have a massive impact on the workers involved. It is estimated that there are some 60,000 cable strikes every year, but the exact number will never be known because some of them go unreported for a variety for reasons. Not the least of them is that the contractor involved may try to avoid paying compensation or fines for carelessness. Striking underground cables can also reflect on the competence of the contractor and thus reduce the prospect of future work.
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The Construction Skills Certification Scheme began life in 1995 and by obtaining a CSCS card it demonstrates that you have the qualifications and training that are required for your particular job. It should be noted that a CSCS card is not a legal requirement to work on a site, but nonetheless it may be a contractual requirement in that the site operator may not permit you on to the site unless you do have one.
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Research carried out by Energy Networks Association and reported in November 2020 revealed some shocking news regarding contractors failing to check for underground electricity cables before commencing digging on site.
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Possibly the very biggest danger of carrying out any works which require digging – which is very many of them – is the risk of striking underground services. They are everywhere, and it is reckoned that there are about 2.5 million kilometres of them in the UK, although the exact number is impossible to know.
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PAS128 Utility Mapping Training Modules mapped to CICES competencies
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Module 1 – Pas 128 Level D &C training to include level 3 assessment – CICES GEUS01 A-D
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2 Day Advanced EM Course (RD8100/8200 & VIVAX)
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5th – 6th September 2024
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Level 3 Utility Mapping Qualification – All Online
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Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – Online Workbooks – followed by assessment
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Sygma PAS 128 Utility Surveyor Training Including Proqual Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying
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Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying Public Course
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